G. Graham Allan film collection, 1969-2002
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Allan, G. Graham
- Title
- G. Graham Allan film collection
- Dates
- 1969-2002 (inclusive)19692002
- Quantity
- 3.16 cubic feet (2 boxes (3 films, 7 1" videotape reels, 18 VHS videotapes))
- Collection Number
- 6349 (Accession No. 6349-001)
- Summary
- Films from the teaching career of a professor in the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access. Analog and digital media is closed until evaluated. Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
G. Graham Allan was a professor in the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. He recevied a PhD from the University of Glasgow in 1956, and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde in 1971. He was appointed to the faculty of the University of Washington in 1966 and retired in 2021. His teaching and research interests included creativity and innovation, fiber and polymer science, and forest management in the Pacific Northwest including Canada.
Content Description
Films and videotapes salvaged from the UW laboratory of G. Graham Allan. Includes recordings of lectures given by Allan in 2002 for Chemical Engineering 309 ("Creativity and Innovation"); topical videos by other School of Forestry faculty; commercially produced films from General Electric featuring Don Herbert ("Mr. Wizard") for its Progress for People campaign; and a Naval Ship Research and Development Laboratory film on rearing barnacles in a laboratory.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Lectures by G. Graham Allan
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Description: CHEM E 309/BSE 309 Creativity and Innovation18 VHS videotapesDates: 2002Container: Box 1
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Description: Binder systems for composites1-inch videotape
UW CCTV
Dates: 1969Container: Box 1
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Series 2: UW Forestry lectures by others
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Description: J. A. Van den Akker--Large strains and inelastic behavior of paperTwo 1-inch videotapes
UW CCTV
Dates: 1969?Container: Box 1 -
Description: O. J. Kallmes--The influence of non-random fiber orientation and other variable fiber and web parameters on the behavior of fibrous webs1-inch videotape
UW CCTV
Dates: 1969?Container: Box 1 -
Description: W. T. Nearn & J. A. Johnson--Reinforcement of polymeric systems with Douglas fir bark fibersTwo 1-inch videotapes
UW CCTV
Dates: 1969?Container: Box 2 -
Description: J. W. S. Hearle--Mechanical behavior of nonwoven systemsTwo 1-inch videotapes
UW CCTV
Dates: 1969Container: Box 2
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Series 3: Non-UW produced films
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Description: Don Herbert, aka Mr. Wizard, commercials for General Electric Progress for People campaign used on GE TV Show in November 1974One 16mm film reelDates: 1974Container: Box 2
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Description: GE Promo featuring Thomas Edison, possibly played by Don Herbert. The film is part of the Progress for People campaignOne 16mm film reelDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Naval Ship Research and Development Laboratory--Rearing Barnacles in the LaboratoryOne 16mm film reelDates: 1972Container: Box 2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
